New trial for Jermaine Glover to begin April 22

Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 2:32 p.m.

A new trial for Jermaine Deprie Glover, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Misty Lynn Carter, has been set for April 22.

Glover’s first trial ended with a mistrial March 8 when jurors said they were “hopelessly deadlocked” after deliberating for more than 11 hours over three days. Four jurors thought Glover was guilty of first-degree murder, two thought he was guilty of second-degree murder and six said he was not guilty.

Also Tuesday in Henderson County Superior Court, the defense asked for a bond reduction for Glover, who has been incarcerated since Aug. 5, 2010.

Judge Mark Powell declined to lower the $1 million bond since Glover’s new trial is less than a month away.

Assistant District attorney Doug Pearson said the state would give the trial first priority in the upcoming two-week session of Superior Court in April and more time, if needed.

“I still believe there is sufficient evidence that a jury could find him guilty,” Pearson told the judge, asking that Glover’s bond remain the same.

“I think we are in a different circumstance,” said Glover’s attorney, Greg Newman. “Six people thought Mr. Glover was not guilty.”

Newman said his client is a “local man” who has lived between Transylvania County and Henderson County his entire life. He said Glover is “indigent” and his family would have a hard time affording a bond much over $50,000, but if Glover were able to make bond, it would give Newman better access to his client as they prepare for the next case.

Newman said that they are ready to retry in April.

“I don’t think he deserves to be out,” Carter’s mother, Tammy Pace, told the judge. “Misty’s got family here on earth that’s missing her as much as his mom and dad does (miss him), but we don’t get to see her. I think he needs to stay where he’s at.”

Outside of the courtroom, Glover’s family looked dejected. For more than three-and-a-half years, both sides have waited for closure and answers. For the past two-and-a-half years, Glover has waited behind bars.

“I know my son did not do this,” Kenneth Payne, Glover’s step-father, said outside of the courtroom Tuesday. “There shouldn’t even be a bond. He didn’t do it.”

Payne said the bond being set at a price no one could afford was “unfair,” but he was grateful his stepson would not have to wait another two-and-a-half years for a second trial.

<p>A new trial for Jermaine Deprie Glover, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Misty Lynn Carter, has been set for April 22. </p><p>Glover's first trial ended with a mistrial March 8 when jurors said they were “hopelessly deadlocked” after deliberating for more than 11 hours over three days. Four jurors thought Glover was guilty of first-degree murder, two thought he was guilty of second-degree murder and six said he was not guilty.</p><p>Also Tuesday in Henderson County Superior Court, the defense asked for a bond reduction for Glover, who has been incarcerated since Aug. 5, 2010. </p><p>Judge Mark Powell declined to lower the $1 million bond since Glover's new trial is less than a month away. </p><p>Assistant District attorney Doug Pearson said the state would give the trial first priority in the upcoming two-week session of Superior Court in April and more time, if needed.</p><p>“I still believe there is sufficient evidence that a jury could find him guilty,” Pearson told the judge, asking that Glover's bond remain the same.</p><p>“I think we are in a different circumstance,” said Glover's attorney, Greg Newman. “Six people thought Mr. Glover was not guilty.”</p><p>Newman said his client is a “local man” who has lived between Transylvania County and Henderson County his entire life. He said Glover is “indigent” and his family would have a hard time affording a bond much over $50,000, but if Glover were able to make bond, it would give Newman better access to his client as they prepare for the next case.</p><p>Newman said that they are ready to retry in April.</p><p>“I don't think he deserves to be out,” Carter's mother, Tammy Pace, told the judge. “Misty's got family here on earth that's missing her as much as his mom and dad does (miss him), but we don't get to see her. I think he needs to stay where he's at.”</p><p>Outside of the courtroom, Glover's family looked dejected. For more than three-and-a-half years, both sides have waited for closure and answers. For the past two-and-a-half years, Glover has waited behind bars. </p><p>“I know my son did not do this,” Kenneth Payne, Glover's step-father, said outside of the courtroom Tuesday. “There shouldn't even be a bond. He didn't do it.”</p><p>Payne said the bond being set at a price no one could afford was “unfair,” but he was grateful his stepson would not have to wait another two-and-a-half years for a second trial.</p><p>Reach Weaver at emily.weaver@blueridgenow.com or 828-694-7867.</p>